Scientists created samples of the black resin using three methods and tested their effectiveness against two common bacteria ...

Scientists say Neanderthals probably used birch tar for several purposes, including treating wounds. The post Neanderthals ...

According to a statement released by the Public Library of Science, Neanderthals may have used birch-bark tar to treat their ...

Neanderthals may have used birch tar as more than just glue; it could have helped them ward off infection and even insect ...

A team of scientists re-created the way Neandertals made birch tar and found its antibacterial properties could fight off ...

Neanderthals may have used birch tar for more than tools. New research shows it could slow bacteria and help protect wounds.

Neanderthals likely used the sticky substance to build and repair tools, but it also may have had another important use. With ...

Neanderthals probably used birch tar for multiple functions, including treating their wounds, according to a study published ...

If Brian Garhofer has his way, Two Harbors soon could become a major player in the cosmetic, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. Garhofer plans to continue an innovative process that was ...

Researchers have found that birch tar produced using methods available to Neanderthals carries measurable antibacterial ...